NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions PDF Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Which statement made by the parents of a toddler best suggests that the child has cystic fibrosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Salty perspiration is a hallmark of cystic fibrosis due to defective chloride transport, detectable through a sweat chloride test.
Question 2 of 5
The female client has been diagnosed with genital warts. Which assessment findings should the nurse associate with genital warts?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A. Painful vesicles on the labia, perineum, or anus describe the lesions of genital herpes (herpes simplex virus 2). B. Painful ulcerations of the vagina, labia, or perineum describe the lesions of genital herpes (herpes simplex virus 2). C. In females, genital warts appear as painless lesions near the vaginal opening, anus, vagina, or cervix. The lesions are textured, cauliflower appearing, and remain unchanged over time. D. A chancre is associated with syphilis, not genital warts.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously. Which needle size is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 25-gauge, 5/8-inch needle is appropriate for subcutaneous injections like heparin to minimize tissue trauma.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Serum lithium levels must be monitored to ensure therapeutic range (0.6–1.2 mEq/L) and prevent toxicity.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of Parkinson's disease. Which intervention promotes mobility?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Small, deliberate steps help overcome shuffling gait in Parkinson's disease.